Chapter 15: Battle Between Lovers Part 1
9:30 AM The Sakurami Police Station
Gajeel, Levy, Lily, and Hibiki were working at the police station. Levy was checking on some papers she found about Mr. Amano. She later took the four to the conference room to have a private conversation.
"So, Yuki's old man is in debt," Gajeel questioned looking at a paper sheet.
Lily was sitting on a desk with in leg cross position. "According to these, he owes close to three million."
Gajeel gritted his teeth. "So, the old geezer spends money like it grows on trees. Screw that!"
"Easy, but, do you think this is part of the reason that Yuki's parents broke off their marriage?" Levy questioned.
Hibiki looked down at the floor. "We can assume that's the case, I doubt, Ms. Amano would talk to us about it despite we're friends with Yuki. That, it's not our place to get involved with family drama."
Ace just arrived. "Excuse me." The four turned to the former Spade/Whitebeard pirate. "Ace, what's up?" Levy asked.
"Sorry to interrupt this conversation, but, I was on my way to do some more training with Yuki and his father. But, it's early, so I decided to stop by." Ace said closing the door behind him. "I learned of a few things about Yukiteru's old man."
"Go on..."
Ace explained what Yuki wanted to do while his dad was around. The four had a sympathetic look on their faces minus Gajeel. "So, the little punk wants his dad and mom to get back together."
Levy thought that was sweet but, she knew that could be a little problem. "As sweet as that is, he probably will realize the chances of that happening are slim to none."
Lily looked down while having his arms crossed. "Maybe, but, if Yuki can work things out with his dad, then his dream might become a reality."
"Speaking, Sting, Rogue, and the others?"
"Sting, Rogue, Minerva, and their exceeds are with Nishijima working on an investigation involving the 8th Holder's identity," Ace answered leaning against the wall. "As Wendy, Carla, Chelia, and Yukino to see Ms. Amano."
"Aren't they supposed to be in school?" Levy asked.
"School has been canceled due to the events last night," Gajeel stated. "As for Leone and Kagura are working out with the police force,"
"I see I'm late for the party," Chelsea appeared from the desk.
"How did you get here?!" Levy exclaimed comically taken off guard.
"Honestly, I think you need to start using an aura sensor," Chelsea says bluntly a little cocky. "Though, sorry for startling you guys."
Ace didn't seem bothered. "No problem."
"Anyway, what is her task today?" Lily asked.
Chelsea giggled as she put a lollipop in her mouth. "I'm keeping tabs on Mr. Amano, so, I have to do this quietly without him seeing me." She took out her Gaea Foundation. "I wonder what Mr. Amano will do to try to pay off his debt, that's the main question."
In the Sakurami Mei Police Hospital
10:30 AM
Yukiteru was eating some scrambled eggs, sausages, and orange juice. "I admit this food is good. However, it's nothing compared to Yuno's cooking." He paused realizing what he just said. "Why am I thinking about her cooking?" He wondered if she'd stalk him again, then again that wasn't too surprising. He rested his head on his pillow. "Man, Minene was pissed off when I ran off to save Yuno." He could imagine once his father arrives and they step out to the gym, he'll get an ear full from the terrorist.
In another room, Yuno was resting in her bed. "Yuki...my love." She remembered how her crush carried her out of the church. The memory of it made her giggle cutely. "Yuki...he was carrying me out the church like a knight in shining armor...no...like a groom carrying their lovely bride." She looked at the clock. "So far, Yuki will be training with his father and Ninth. It's quite amazing that he learned new tricks to get stronger." Fairy Tail images came into her mind. "Wait...why am I thinking about them, sure they're friends with Yuki...but...why am I thinking about them?"
Knock Knock
Yuno looked at the door hoping that it was Yuki that came to see her. Ms. Amano was there. "Hello, Yuno." The pink-haired stalker wasn't expecting to see her. "I heard that you were in the hospital, so, I asked for Yuki's friends for intel and they gave me the address so I came to see you." Yuno smiled a little. "Thanks..."
"Also, I brought some company." Ms. Amano stepped aside there were Wendy, Carla, Chelia, and Yukino. "Good morning, Yuno."
Yuno wasn't expecting to see them in her room. "H-hello..."
On an unnamed street in Sakurami City
11:00 AM
"To think that my boy saved a girl that he meant a few months ago." Mr. Amano said with a grin. "I wonder who this girl is." He began to think about his son's new friends. "I wonder if they going to be training with us."
In an unnamed apartment.
Marco was checking out Yuki's Diary. "To think that first was able to take out Andrew's puppet robot. Honestly, I didn't think that little brat had it in him. Though, it doesn't change the fact that his and second's love isn't stronger than ours."
Ai giggled. "You may be right..." Her boyfriend looked at her. "However, the speech that first made was quite inspiring. Honestly, his friends seem to have trained him hard to learn some new tricks and gain some confidence. We'd better watch out, who knows what he throws at us next time we meet him and second."
Marco just scoffed but agreed with his girlfriend's words. "I suppose so." He wrapped his arm around her shoulder snuggling his face against her. Marco felt his cell phone ring. "Damn, who is calling me?"
"Don't tell me it's another woman!" Ai barked with shark teeth.
"Hey, don't yell in my ear!" Marco cringed as his woman's voice was in earshot. "Anyway, hello...oh, it's you, Ta, what's up man?" After a few minutes, he hung up. "Good news, the bombs he's planting are ready, though, he has to put a few things. However, he asked us about our bodyguard."
"Is he talking about the android boy?" Ai questioned.
Marco nodded. "Yeah, but, who needs that robot freak, though, I wonder if he's planning on interrupting our second rematch against the pretend couple."
Ai put her hand to her chin. "Good question, guess we'll just have to be on our guard, especially after seeing his puppet."
B
11:30 AM
Inside Yuno's room.
"Yuno, Akame made this for you in case you're extra hungry," Yuno saw the mother hand over a bowl that was wrapped tightly in a red cloth. "It's the Oden Broth." She looked at it and took a spoon gathering some and putting it into her mouth. Her cheeks had a red hue on them.
Wendy thought this would happen. "She loves it." Yuno began to chow on some more.
"Easy, don't wolf it down too fast," Ms. Amano giggled.
"We heard that Yuki saved you," Chelia spoke.
Ms. Amano had a concerned look as she looked at her son's girlfriend(pretend). "Yeah, I'm sorry that you got kidnapped by a pervert. I'm glad that Yuki saved you. Good to know he's looking over his girlfriend."
Carla begged to differ. "If only she knew the truth, then again, it's better she doesn't know yet."
Yukino looked out the window. "Wow, such a view." She looked down at the training ground. "Oh, Yuki, Minene, and the guys are down there!"
Yuno got out of bed and looked to see Yuki. "Oh, Yuki..." She noticed the guys too but one wasn't one she wasn't familiar with. "Who's the last man?"
"He's...my husband," Ms Amano answered looking at the window. "Correction, ex-husband."
Yuno remembered that and the time she asked Yukiteru about his parents' divorce and their reason for doing it. Though, Yuki didn't know. "Ms. Amano, I know this question is not my place to ask, but, what reason do you have for splitting up with Yuki's dad?"
Carla was a little worried about the question. "Yuno, I don't think that question is our concern."
Ignoring the white cat girl, the stalker continued speaking her thoughts. "I mean, Yuki doesn't seem to know either, and after seeing the distraught look on his face. He's probably so confused and sad, then again he might want answers about your reason."
Wendy hated to admit it, but Yuno had a point.
Ms. Amano was quiet for a few minutes before she looked at the girls. "Alright, I guess I can tell you girls, but, don't tell this to Yuki, for my reason, I'll tell you." The five girls nodded.
Outside on the training ground
"Well, then let's start with a measure of physical fitness.. whoever wins the most events will win," Minene stated as she glared at the teenage boy. "By the way, I'm still pissed off that you ran out on our training yesterday. So, you'd better try hard as you did against the bastard that kidnapped your girl."
"His girl..." Mr. Amano thought with a curious expression.
"Anyway, get started," Minene blew the whistle.
"I ain't bragging, I was pulling up Paul back in my college days," Mr. Amano brushed his hair.
"Father's name is Kurou isn't it?" Yukiteru questioned.
Ace had to admit the name was catchy. "Pull up Paul, that's good I guess."
Akame just gave her an emotionless stare. "I don't get it."
Green chuckled lightly. "Let's not bother asking."
After pulling on the dueling bars, Mr. Amane came as the victor. "How is that, was it too fast for you?" Mr. Amano boasted about acting cool.
"You need to get a reality check if you think I'm buying that crap!" Yukiteru retorted comically.
"Hate to say, but, he was right, he pulled up as if he was made of lightning," Ace commented.
Minene grinned. "Glad someone else is observant."
Ace grinned. "Getting praise from the terrorist bomb woman, that's surprising." He joked. Minene flinched and gave the pirate an angry comical stare. "Brag that to anyone and I'll blow your ass to kingdom come!"
Green flinched comically. "She's scary..." Akame just gave her an emotionless stare, though, she wondered how much of a badass wizard she could be on Earth land.
"Man, this is rigged!" Yuki comically wined.
Bonk
"Stop bellyaching you moron!" Ace retorted with shark teeth.
Inside they went to the weight room
"Next is the grip measurement, let's see how much you can grip." Minene showed two grip measure scales.
Yukiteru stared at them and saw his friends doing theirs. "Ace, 99.9!"
"Akame, 65.9!"
"Green, 59.5!"
"No fair!" Yukiteru whined. "Oh well, guess I'll try mine." Before he could he noticed his dad was calm. "Hate to tell you, this is one of my things, I was called Iron Grip Gary!"
"Catchy, I think," Ace said with a sweatdrop.
Yukiteru attempted to struggle to lift his. "Uhhhh...40.7...that's lower than the others!"
"Hey, guess our training yesterday must've paid off a bit," Green commented with a smile.
"Yeah, but, I was hoping it would be bigger!" Yukiteru pouted with comical tears.
Akame giggled. "Patience, Amano, you'll keep getting stronger. So, don't give up."
That did make the teenager feel a bit better. "Dad, what is your..." He pauses when he notices his dad's scale isn't a needle. "Hey, his isn't digital!"
"Iron grip indeed..." Minene commented as the first holder turned to look at her. "Have you lost a grip on reality?"
Yukiter gripped the terrorist's shirt. "You jerk, you have no intention of seeing me win!" Minene's smile didn't leave her face.
Bonk
Yukiteru held his head which had a red lump on his head which was done by Ace's fist. "Suck it up! Besides, this is the chance to bond with your dad, I mean when was the last time you spent with him." Yukiteru was about to retaliate before he noticed the pirate had a sad smile on his face. "Honestly, you're lucky."
"Was he about to cry or something?" Yukiteru asked feeling a bit bad for his whining.
Minene came from behind the teenager looking a bit peeved. "Hey, school boy, enough of the gawking get back into training!"
"She's right, we're not done yet!" Green agreed.
Yukiteru calmed down and had to admit Ace was right. "Ace is right, I haven't spent much time with my father since the divorce. As for Ace, why did he look like he wanted to cry?" He decided to worry about that later.
Back in Yuno's room.
Yuno was resting in her room and the others left.
F
Ms. Amano began to explain her history with her husband, likely, Yuki's father.
"My husband made a lot of bad choices that left us almost with no money. Despite that I was a game designer, he would throw the money away in a flash. That would lead to an argument, though, we never did it in front of Yuki because if he saw his parents arguing it would hurt him. Sure, that's not an excuse to some people, but, I was trying to protect our son, and he agreed to that too." She had a sad smile. "Honestly, back in our youth, he was a good man. I fell in love with him in our college days. I never forgot the time we went to a wedding planner." She took out a photo. "Here, this is us together, we did a wedding rehearsal for fun. Though, our marriage is nothing more than a memory." She then looked at Yuno with a tender smile. "Yuno, I hope you can make my son happy, I don't want to see my son hurt." Then she looked at Wendy and the others. "Also, I'm glad that Yuki has made some good friends."
Linebreak
"Ms. Amano..." Yuno thought as she saw a knife on her table. "No...it's...better that I don't do anything not yet." She then looked that Wendy and her friends brought. "Those guys."
F
Amano left the room after Wendy and the others decided to have a private chat with her.
"Listen, Yuno. Ever since we met you, all you did was give us the cold shoulder. You haven't warmed up to us and despite what we said to back at the observatory. You still don't trust us." Yukino said a serious look.
Carla had her arms crossed. "That's right, though, we can see that you have a lot distrust in your heart and it causes you to shut us out."
Chelia gave the stalker girl a serious look. "Listen, we're in this war help save world. I know this isn't ours, however, the people deserve a peaceful life that includes you and Yuki. Sad part is, you don't have faith in us or Yuki's judgment."
Yuno let out small gasp. "Honestly, you need to open your heart to us so that you can redeem yourself and make new memories that you can treasure. If you won't do it for us, do for Yuki. Make him proud and realize that you and him can understand each other deeply." Chelia continued.
"That's right!" Wendy got near Yuno. "I think we can start by having a girl's night today!" Everyone looked at her including Yuno. "Please, Yuno, spend time with and get to know us. I heard there's a hot spring bath that we can use. Ms. Amano has plans to rent for us for the tonight, so, all I need is to hear that you will join in a girl's night out with us, please...and pink swear to me that you'll open your heart to us!" The sky dragon slayer put her pinky finger out.
Yuno looked at her for minute as her voiceover was heard. "Honestly, I never had friends, but, when they said those words. My heart felt like it was melting and I felt a warmth inside me. So, for some reason, I just did it...I pinky swear."
F
Yuno looked at her left right pinky finger. "Damn...I never thought I'd be hanging with other people. I never did." She thought with a faint smile.
She then got out of bed. "I suppose I can see how my man is doing right now."
At the road
"This is the last event, the high-elevation race. The first one to reach the end of it wins," Minene explained. "It's worth a hundred points, so, the person in last place can make a comeback. Plus, nobody will have the judge. However, Ace, Akame, Green, you three go on ahead."
"Why do they have to go first?" Yuki asked.
Ace had that answer. "To work things out what you requested for your old man." Before Yukiteru could ask anything, he, Akame, and Green were already running ahead.
Minene was getting her scooter and pistol ready.
"Hey Yuki, were you serious about your mother and I hooking up together?" Mr. Amano asked glancing at his son who gave a slow nod.
Mr. Amano rubbed his head awkwardly. "Well, I assume that you know of the reason that you know the reason why we got divorced in the first place, right?" His son shook his head. "Well, with money I'm kinda like a chip with a loaded gun. I'm close to three million in debt. Frankly, this is my fault."
Yukiteru was quite surprised. "I had no idea..." The race began as Yukiteru was in deep thought of his plan that he had hope for was completely shattered. "He or mom told me about their reason for divorce. Yet I never asked. Even if I win this, their chance of becoming a family is slim to none. Damn, what was the point of my idea?" He felt tears form in his eyes.
Minene drove by the kid. "Hey, Yuki...word to wise. Give up and you forfeit to bitch about the outcome." The teenager glanced at the terrorist as she continued. "Take it from the couch, the race doesn't always go the swiftness sometimes it goes the most patience. If heart makes you want to quite so easily then I don't want to get to know you after all I'm a terrorist."
"Sure..." Yukiteru said calming down a bit.
"That said, you grew a little after defeating this android's puppet. Though, I can tell you got a lot of things to work out, not just with your old man but with your pretend girlfriend." Minene smirked. "Anyway, if you think you can your father to understand where you're coming from, his reaction might be surprise. Also, he told me that he's glad that you made some interesting friends. When I say interesting I think he means good friends."
"Funny, I didn't think I'd hear that from you," Yukiteru joked bluntly.
"S-shut up!" Minene retorted feeling flustered. "Anyway, get your ass running!" She drove ahead.
"Fight to make him understand...yeah, I can give that try." Yukiteru thought. "Also, Dad thinks I made some good friends, that's a good start."
Yukiteru made it to the top though his dad was nowhere in sight. Ace, Akame, and Green were getting ready to leave.
"Took you long enough," Ace spoke putting his bottle cap on his water bottle.
Green was stretching out his arms. "Wow, such a run, I wasn't built for this considering battling is my cup of tea."
Akame was eating a turkey sandwich. "Mmm...meat..."
"Man, she loves her meat?" Yukiteru thought with a gaping mouth.
"By the way, your father left a note for you," Ace gestured a note with a water bottle and bun.
Yukiteru walked over to it but before he decided to read it he had something to say. "Hey guys," The three teens looked at the holder. "Thanks, for training me. I know I have a lot to learn, but, I hope to get stronger. Plus, if it's alright with you we can train again."
Akame chuckled a little. "Sure."
Green smirked. "Yeah, we still have to make you get bulked up."
Ace grinned as he crossed his arms. "As for me, you still need to work on that gloomy attitude, so, remember this. Don't live without regrets, no matter how tough your opponent is, give them hell!" He had a calm expression on his face this time. "That, keep pushing forward, and no matter what, keep struggling."
Yukiteru smiled. "Right." With that, the others left leaving him to refuel and read the letter of what his dad wrote to him.
Mr. Amano's POV
"Hey, kiddo. I admit I didn't take what you said lightly. Don't worry about my money issues I think I found a way back into the black. Sorry for bailing on you, but something came up be sure to refuel when you return home. Also, your friends are cool, I hope I get to see the other friends you made."
Reading this made Yukiteru feel happy. "Thanks, Dad."
Minene and Nishijima had a conversation about the training mission. Sting, Rogue, Lector, and Frosch were there too. "I admit, Yuki has improved his stamina. Not part of the plan, but it seems that his friend's training must've paid off."
"Yeah, the kid has got some friends that are badass no doubt about that," Minene commented with a shrug. "Anyway, isn't this plan about Ninth being a secret to bring down 7th nothing but a bluff?"
Nishjima looked at the terrorist. "Yeah, but don't forget, 7th has only Yuki's Diary, that, if this plan spooks the lovebirds, they'll think twice about destroying Yuki's Diary."
"What about that android that kidnapped Yuno?" Minene asked.
"Honestly, I don't want to make of that, but, it's clear that he was working with 7th. So, we can't let our guard from what I heard from Yukino during Yuki's fight against him." Sting replied.
Nishijima looked back at the terrorist. "Anyway, thanks for helping out with the ruse, Yukiteru's life will be saved."
Minene smirked. "Solid reasoning, it sounds like you thought this out."
"It was Akise's idea actually," Nishijima said.
Minene let out a chuckle. "Whoever brainchild this one, someone owes me for playing it cool!" She got on her scooter.
Nishijima let out a chuckle this time. "How about a gratitude of a man honoring his late chief's wish."
"Stop it..." Minene's cool demeanor was replaced by a pitiful look. "I hate it when people talk about the dead as if they can be helped. If they're in the ground it's a waste of time. Believe charity is spent time on the living."
"I don't think so," Everyone looked at Sting even Minene. "Keigo gave his life to his work despite whatever was going on in his head. He also apologized to Yuki and Yuno for his actions. I can tell he thought of them as his friends and I think Gajeel's team thought the same thing."
Rogue had to agree. "Yeah, his actions drove me to do something extreme. Though, he still felt guilty for what he did."
Lector grinned. "Yeah, plus he got to know that his son was healthy again! He's an okay guy!"
"I think so too."
Minene cringed at the two exceeds. "Honestly, this is so unnatural, cats shouldn't be talking." She then looked at the dragon slayers. "Anyway, I don't get why you guys agree with police cop, but, whatever."
"One more thing," Rogue spoke getting the terrorist to stop. "Charity may be a dream or some illusion to you that should be used on the living. But, there's nothing wrong to honor those that died especially if they were once friends."
Nishijima chuckled a bit like he was impressed.
"Sure...anyway, so long," Minene drove down the road.
Lector gave a stern look. "She hasn't changed much."
Frosh nodded his head. "I think so too."
"Though, she played it cool with the others. I think she's a good person." Sting commented with a grin.
On a cliff top by where Yuki was, Yuno was watching him. "Well done my love." She looked to the left and saw Mr. Amano arrive at his family's household. Before she could make a move, she saw someone else running there. It was Chelsea. "Isn't that Chelsea?"
Inside Yukiteru's bedroom, Mr. Amano was practically trashing the place. "Damn it, where is my ticket out of the rat race!"
"Meow..." Yuki's father jumped in surprise. "A cat...when did Yuki get a cat."
Smoke appeared from where the cat was standing and there was Chelsea. "Ticket...you mean, your way out of getting a bullet in your head,"
This startled Mr. Amano so much that he fell on his butt. "How the hell did you do that!?" He scurried back bumping his head on Yuki's dresser.
"Listen I need your help, if you can help find Yuki's phone I'll get back together with his mother," He noticed Chelsea had an angered look on her face. "You honestly don't know what you have gotten yourself into, do you?"
Yuno was hiding in the hallway. "How did Chelsea find out that he was here?" She heard of Chelsea, Akame, and Leone being from another world and all three were assassins as well as wizards.
"Look all I have to do is find Yuki's old mobile phone and destroy it. It can't be replaced, no biggie." Hearing that alarmed Yuno.
"Sorry, you're just going to find another way to pay your debt without doing destroying your son's phone," Chelsea suggested with a darkened look. "If you do so, then you might as well be signing your son's death warrant."
Mr. Amano gasped with wide eyes. "What...what do you mean by that?"
"Just take my advice and walk away, if you don't, then we could have a problem," Chelsea looked like she was getting pissed off.
"You don't understand, a guy called Eleventh will pay off my debt and once I do, I'll make things right with my family," Mr. Amano assured.
Yuno narrowed her eyes and snuck away. Chelsea narrowed her eyes in the hallway. "Yuno, is she was here and no doubt, she overheard everything." She turned her attention as she approached Mr. Amano. "Listen, just walk away from here and don't come back until then, the last thing you want is to put yourself in more hot water. Right now, make things right with your family. That's what you should focus on instead."
The next morning.
7/7 9:00 AM
At the Fairy Tail's rental apartment.
Sting, Rogue, Lector, Frosh, Leone, and Minerva got a ride with Nishijima to investigate a location at an orphanage.
Meanwhile, Chelsea informed the others of the situation through their communication lacrimas.
"Wait, Yuki's old man was at his house to destroy his phone!" Ace exclaimed.
Gajeel felt disgusted. "He wants to kill his son!"
Chelsea shook her head. "No, when I told him that it would be a signing of his son's death warrant, he looked shocked."
"You think it's 7th that's putting that old geezer up to this?" Jenny asked.
"I doubt it, those jerks have Yuki's Diary except for Yuno's," Yukino answered. "This person that has using Mr. Amano is another Diary Holder."
Lily had to agree. "Yes, on top of that, Yuki's father doesn't know that Yuki's phone has been taken by 7th. The question is, who is the Holder's number?"
"Someone called Eleventh," Chelsea answered. "Not sure who it is, but, one more thing that worries me, as you know 7th has Yuki's Diary, so, we can assume that information will go to Yuki's phone and 7th will try something."
Everyone gasped in worry. "Crap, that means..."
"What about Yuki's dad, do you think he'll back off?" Carla questioned.
Chelsea had that admit that was a little concerning. "Well, we can assume that he won't unless 7th decided to force Yuki to bring his father with him since he's got connections to 11th."
To everyone, Chelsea made a good point. Gajeel decided to speak his word. "In that case, Yukino, you will take, Chelsea, Akame, and Green with you to the hospital, however, stay outside but Chelsea uses your Imperial Arms to disguise to keep an eye on Yuki and his father including Yuno."
"What about you, Levy, and Lily?" Chelsea asked.
"I'll take my new vehicle and drive to the police to alert them," Gajeel replied. "Wendy, you, Chelia, and Carla will keep an eye on Ms. Amano, if she catches wind of what is going on, she'll get worried and get caught in the crossfire."
9:31 AM Children's Home: Mother's Home
Nishijima and the others arrived at the orphanage and a large woman with a small girl greeted them. "Young woman, I have a warrant to investigate here." He showed a paper warrant.
"Of course, take your time."
At the Sakurami Police Med Hospital
Yukiter and his father were watching the news with Yuno behind them. "We have information that mother's home was involved in the incident at the Kosaka Mansion. No word yet if the attacker is there."
"Wow, that guy is a great cop able to pinpoint the attacker's location," Yuki praised.
"Who cares, but, as long as they're locked up for good," Mr. Amano added. Yuki smiled but he had something else on his mind.
One hour earlier
Yuno brought Yuki out to the hallway. "Your father has connections with the 11th Holder."
"What, how is that possible?" Yuki asked in disbelief.
"All I know that is 11th agreed to cancel your father's debt if he destroys your phone. I saw him going through your stuff yesterday." Yuno replied. "Plus, Chelsea-"
"Son, come on and watch the news, the attacker's location has been revealed!" Mr. Amano waved while sitting on his bed.
Present
Yuki looked at his father. "Could Yuno be telling the truth or is she lying to me?" He felt so conflicted. "I know she's looking out for me, but...wait, she mentioned Chelsea, does she know about my father's doing?"
"Also, the question she asked me..."
"Who do you trust me or your dad?"
Just then the room's receiver went off. "Excuse me, I got a call for Yuno Gasai at the receptionist!"
Yuno went to the front desk area and took the call. "Hello..."
"Keep your paws off his old man sugar cake."
Yuno recognized the voice. "You son of..."
"Now, now, just cause I'm keeping tabs on your pretend boyfriend doesn't mean you have to get testy. Cool, he's connected with Ninth and Eleventh. Also, I know that he saved your ass from the robot freak."
"Wait, do you know about that?" Yuno asked sounding more peeved.
"Never mind that, let's cooperate, if you bring his old man to us, we'll give your phones back, but, do anything stupid, and you kiss your boyfriend goodbye," Marco smirked.
Having no choice, Yuno agreed and walked back to the room.
"Listen, I got a call from our friends from the other day. They asked us to have a meeting with them and they asked to bring Mr. Amano with us."
Mr. Amano was puzzled. "Why me?"
"You have a role to play in this, I have no idea what, but we need to play ball for now," Yuno replied. "Anyway, I suggest we get going otherwise things could get bad. The location is Sakurami Tower."
Chelsea was outside the hallway as a nurse.
The three walked out of the entrance as Chelsea came out quietly.
Yukino's group saw Mr. Amano leave with the two teens in his car. "Guys, my worries have come true, so, listen up."
SAKURAMI Tower
(Business currently, suspended; scheduled to be shut down in two months)
Yukiteru, Yuno, and Mr. Amano went inside the elevator.
Yuki walked over to Yuno to whisper in her ear. "Just so you know, I'm not on board with this. My father can't get involved."
"I know, but, if we don't, 7th will destroy your Diary," Yuno whispered back.
"I know she's probably using my father as a bargaining chip. I can't allow that." Yukiteru thought glancing at his dad. "Either way, I did train with the others, so, I might have a chance this time. Good thing, I brought those items." He held the same bag.
Chelsea was able to sneak in turning herself into a fly.
The three arrived at the floor, which was the main lobby that looked like an altar in a church.
At the back, was 7th, they were dressed as newlyweds. "Well, brave for you to show, you have my respect."
Mr. Amano walked up to the couple. "I was told by Yuki and his girlfriend that you two want to see me."
"Yes..." Marco pulled back his fist. "Gosokurou!" He delivered a punch right into Yuki's father's stomach making him collapse.
"Father!"
"Not to shabby day's hall." Marco held Yuki's Diary. "Anyway, having your Diary doesn't mean we need you alive."
Mr. Amano rolled over. "That's Yuki's Diary..."
Yuno noticed something odd about the Diary. "Wait..."
"Breaking it on the other hand would be too easy. So, I'm leaving the Diary with Ai." Marco placed the Diary on a small round table. He tossed aside his jacket. "Bring it on! I want to see how strong you've gotten since your fight with that robot puppet!"
Yukiter felt his legs shaking but he glanced at his father. "I might be afraid, but, I trained with Ace and others. No doubt, he's got a few tricks." He looked at his bag. "I would use the Dials but, using the Impact and Reject would cause recoil damage on my arm and body." He then had an idea. "Chelsea, she said one thing during our training."
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"Tell me have you heard of the saying 'She who lands the first strike has the advantage' Focusing on your enemy's pressure point could be effective in a fight. So, you can trick the enemy into getting in close or other ideas. If the enemy is expecting you to be weak, then use that to your advantage too." Chelsea explained.
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Yukiteru wiped his eyes and gave a confident smile on his face. Marco wasn't expecting that. "Why is he smiling?" Ai noticed this too. "Whoa, he must have a plan, guess his training with his friends must've paid off."
Without hesitating, Yukiteru began to swing his arms around rushing at the 7th Holder. "If you think swinging your arms is going to scare me off then think again!" He caught Yuki by the head. "I figured you had a plan but I guess I was mistaken, but, at least, you have a spine after all."
Yuki had a faint smile. "I ain't done!" Moving quickly he took one of his darts. "Hope this works!" He impaled the dart into 7th's hand.
"Ah!" Marco yelped in pain taking a few steps back.
Yuno, Mr. Amano, and Ai gasped in shock.
Chelsea was surprised the most. "Wow, he did." She noticed his dart. "That 7th hold doesn't know he'll be having a nap in several minutes."
Tossing the dart aside, Yukiteru took out a Dial. "Flame Dial!" A stream of flames blew right at Marco, but, he was able to evade it but part of his face was burned only slightly. "Ahhh!"
"Marco!" Ai yelled.
Yuno saw her chance and jumped over to the female Holder taking a swipe with her knife causing Ai to flinch and throw her flowers. She caught the bouquet. "Yuno..."
"Pookie, your Diary was here in this." She put her hand into the flowers taking out her crush's Diary. "Also, I noticed your father was looking at the Diary on the table, he was probably going to break it while we were busy handling these jokers."
Chelsea had to admit she was impressed. "Yuno has a keen eye, I'll give her that."
Marco was on his knees placing his hand on his left cheek that was burnt. "Damn it, I can't believe first actually hurt me twice." He smirked. "Guess, the punk has more courage than I thought."
"Listen, son, just give me your phone. Once my debt is repaid I'll buy you a new one."
Yukiteru realized that his father wasn't aware of the Survival Game or the fact, that his life would be over if it was destroyed.
"You honestly don't get it," Chelsea appeared surprising them all.
"Chelsea!" Yuki exclaimed in surprise.
Ai was stunned. "Where'd this girl come from?"
Marco growled at the new girl. "Wait, are you one of First's buddies?!"
"I must admit, Yuno..." Chelsea looked over at Yuno with an impressed look on her face. "You have a keen eye to notice the Diary was a fake." She then looked at Yuki. "Yuki, I see you have gotten strong since the last time."
Yukiteru rubbed his head. "Thanks, I guess." He had a question. "Chelsea, did you know about this?"
"Yes, also, Yuno was right about what your dad was doing at your house and your father isn't aware of the survival game," Chelsea replied.
Yuki then looked at Yuno. "I see...Yuno...thanks."
Hearing that made the stalker blush pink. "Oh, Yuki..."
"Anyway, Mr. Amano, you didn't listen to my advice about the Diary," Chelsea said approaching Yuki's father. "Yuki's cell phone isn't an ordinary phone. If you want clear answers, we can talk about it when we get out of here."
Boom
"What the hell!" Marco yelled in shock.
"Bad news Marco, time is up. I'm raising this puppy to the ground." Taoru's voice spoke over a microphone.
"You punk..." Marco muttered looking pissed.
"Bin the breaks, but, hey, you can handle this," The place started to shake violently.
"Damn it, just what we need!" Chelsea thought. "I'd better call our friends." She made a quick call to Yukino, who answered. "Chelsea, what is going on in there?"
"Guys, we have a problem, someone who was working with 7th has set up a bomb and the tower is going to collapse," Chelsea replied. "Anyway, call Sting right away, and have him and Rogue send their Exceeds right away. That includes Lily!"
"What about you, Yuki, Mr. Amano, and Yuno?" Yukino asked.
"We'll be fine, just go now!" Chelsea ordered.
The floor beneath Yukiteru collapsed as he fell in. Yuno and Mr. Amano ran over attempting to reach him.
"Question, who do you trust more...me or your father?" Yuno's words echoed in Yuki's mind.
Yuki trains a little more with Minene, his father, and his friends. After a long day, Mr. Amano pays a visit to his family's household attempting to find Yuki's cell phone by the Eleventh. Chelsea approaches Yuki's father and tries to warn him. Yuno informs Yuki of this and doesn't believe her. 7th Holder set up a meeting at the tower and had Yuki bring his father so they could get connections on the eleventh holder. Yuki can turn the tables around on Marco and Yuno can retrieve Yuki's Diary. Chelsea appears and tries to reason with Yuki's father but Taoru, one of Eighth's allies sets off a bomb at the tower. The question is, will they survive and who will die this time, find out next time
End of chapter.
